Manhunt for fleeing husband accused of killing his wife

Men of the Edo State Police Command have begun manhunt for a 30-year old man identified as Henry Ekukpe who reportedly killed by his wife simply known as Patience.

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According to the police command, the suspect is yet to be seen after butchering his wife.

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Sources said the killing was as a result of some unresolved matrimonial dispute, adding that the unfortunate incidence occurred at 19, Oloko Street, Eyean quarters in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the state.

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It was learnt that Henry used cutlass to hack his wife on the face, arms and chest.

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Their baby was said to be at the scene of the crime.

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Edo police spokesman, DSP Osifo Abiodun, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in his office in Benin, the state capital stated that efforts were on to apprehend the suspect.